Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,230 per week

About the role

Medical Surgical (MS) Nurse, located in the healthcare facility, is responsible for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse patient populations. The role involves managing post-operative patients, those with chronic conditions, and pediatric cases, utilizing Epic (Electronic Medical Records) systems, in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-operative patients, those with chronic conditions, and pediatric cases
• Read and interpret monitors and strips
• Administer medications
• Document and chart in Epic system
• Float to other units as needed
• Work independently within a team environment

Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts, with weekends as scheduled
• Shifts begin between 6:45 and 7:15 am
• Minimum of 36 hours per week
• Extra shifts may be available
• Duration: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• BLS (American Heart Association) certification
• NIHSS certification
• Minimum two years of experience in medical-surgical nursing
• Valid license to practice in the state
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Ability to read and interpret monitors and strips
• Strong medication administration skills
• Ability to work independently within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• PALS and ACLS certifications
• Experience managing a variety of acute and post-operative patients including pediatric cases
• Proficiency with Cpap, Bipap, high flow, and vents
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to float to other units as needed

Additional Information

• Unit manages a 20-bed patient census with no more than five patients per nurse
• Includes adult and pediatric patients
• Requires float rotation
• Orientation includes 3-5 days of unit-specific training with tour, policies review, and collaboration with education, pharmacy, and lab departments
• Tele monitors are used, and RNs are expected to read their own strips
• Charge nurses coordinate assignments without taking additional patient care responsibilities
• Scrubs are provided
• Documentation and charting are performed in Epic system

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits